The Proxy Problem of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Using a proxy can be useful
Find out how some of us are misusing them when it comes inclusion
Using a proxy can be useful
Find out how some of us are misusing them when it comes inclusion
Here are some key topics covered from this episode:
- Everyday examples of a proxy you should know
- Why you should be paying attention to how people use a Proxy
- The key quality a useful Proxy for Inclusion has and much more
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Here are some key takeaways from this episode:
Proxies can be useful for measuring things that are difficult to observe
“A proxy is a variable; an alternative variable that is observed or measured when the variable we’re really interested can’t be observed or measured directly”
Some of us are misusing Proxies and it’s a problem
“I think Proxies are being used inappropriately when it comes to Inclusion”
Be careful what Proxies’ you use when it comes to Inclusion
“There’s a Proxy problem when it comes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion. There’s a Proxy problem and we need your help. I’m not saying we shouldn’t use them but we need to avoid false proxies”
Here are some resources so you can go deeper:
What is a Proxy Measure? · Benchmarking
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